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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager

Cooley is seeking a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager to join the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion team.

Position summary : The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager is responsible for working with the Associate Director and / or Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to manage the Firm's diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, including the development of practices to recruit, retain and promote diverse attorneys, and coordination of firm efforts to support an inclusive culture. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following :

Position responsibilities :

• Utilize metrics, including headcount and productivity reports, to produce data reports and analyses as requested, to include developing visual presentations
• Coordinate responses to client requests and industry benchmarking surveys involving qualitative and quantitative information
• Manage, lead and grow affinity groups, including global programming
• Develop and manage innovative programs and policy updates, including reverse mentoring, agile working, DEI billable credit and sponsorship programs
• Design and drive the formation of DEI affinity networks, including creating and managing a budgetary structure, membership campaigns, mission statements and programing
• Manage and execute diversity-related events and trainings
• Manage external diversity sponsorships, to include identifying participants and coordinating all details.
• Drive the Firm's diversity retention and promotion efforts, and work in conjunction with the Chief Legal Talent Officer, Director of Legal Education, Director of Professional Development, Director of Associate Development and firm leadership in monitoring the performance and development of diverse attorneys
• Assist with the Firm's diversity hiring efforts, to include the Diversity Fellowship, and work in conjunction with the Director of Attorney Recruiting, Director of Law Student Recruiting and Legal Talent Managers to identify and maintain a pipeline of Cooley Diversity Fellows, diverse summer associate hires and diverse lateral candidates
• Ensure support of and outreach to law school diversity organizations
• Support communications by drafting content for, and updating, applicable promotional materials, including print and online communications
• Strengthen partnerships with various diversity-focused organizations and publicize opportunities to diverse attorneys
• Partner with the Marketing and Business Development teams to manage client diversity and inclusion opportunities, partnerships and staffing requirements
• Interface and create accountability around DEI efforts with attorneys across various departments and offices, including members of the Diversity Committee
• Keep abreast of industry DEI trends and best practices
• Coordinate with the DEI team to develop the DEI budget, audit monthly variance reports and track department spend
• Serve as direct supervisor and mentor to direct reports
• Provide day-to-day supervision of direct reports, ensure compliance with assigned work hours and monitor for compliance with all firm and department policies. Manage staffing coverage, review and process time logs / time off requests
• Support business professional development and continued educational opportunities
• In collaboration with immediate supervisor and CN HR, participate in hiring, performance appraisals, counseling, termination and other employee lifecycle events
• All other duties as assigned or required

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Competencies :

Cooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices.

EOE.

The expected annual pay range for this position with a full-time schedule is $125,000 - $190,000. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and / or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and / or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 21 days of Paid Time Off ("PTO") and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.